Special Weather Statement South Dakota | Effective 03/17/2026 07:36

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 17 at 8:36AM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 17, 2026 - 7:36am
Expires: 
March 17, 2026 - 9:45am
Description: 
An area of precipitation is dropping southeast across western and central South Dakota this morning associated with a warm front that is passing through the area. Light snow is changing over to sleet or light freezing rain where temperatures are still below freezing. This may lead to a thin layer of glaze of ice on roadways and sidewalks. As temperatures warm, this layer of glaze will quickly melt. Please allow extra time to reach your destination this morning.
Area Description: 
Butte; Northern Meade Co Plains; Pennington Co Plains; Haakon; Northern Jackson; Bennett; Mellette; Todd; Tripp; Southern Meade Co Plains; Southern Jackson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Rapid City SD